Two Jewish Men Stabbed in Golders Green; Attack Declared Terrorist Incident
Two Jewish men were stabbed in London's Golders Green area, with police treating the incident as a terrorist act. A 45-year-old suspect has been arrested.
On April 29, 2026, two Jewish men, aged 76 and 34, were stabbed in Golders Green, a predominantly Jewish neighborhood in north London. Both victims were hospitalized and are reported to be in stable condition.
The Metropolitan Police have declared the attack a terrorist incident. A 45-year-old man, identified as a British national born in Somalia, was arrested at the scene on suspicion of attempted murder. The suspect has a history of serious violence and mental health issues, according to Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley.
Eyewitnesses reported that the assailant was seen running along Golders Green Road, armed with a knife, and attempting to stab Jewish members of the public. The suspect was detained by members of the Jewish security group Shomrim before being tasered and arrested by police.
This incident follows a series of antisemitic attacks in London, including arson attempts on synagogues and Jewish charities, and the destruction of Hatzola ambulances. Authorities are investigating potential links between these events.
Prime Minister Keir Starmer expressed deep concern over the attack, emphasizing the need for decisive action against antisemitism. London Mayor Sadiq Khan stated that the capital's Jewish community has faced "a series of shocking antisemitic attacks," adding that "there must be absolutely no place for antisemitism in society."
The investigation is ongoing, with counterterrorism police leading efforts to determine the motive and any potential connections to other incidents.